Most Dense in South Korea

Top 100 cities ranked by most dense

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Most Dense — South Korea

1 Daegu 15 5,913,808/mi²

2 Incheon 12 2,867,406/mi²

3 Ulsan 21 2,147,086/mi²

4 Daejeon 19 1,531,600/mi²

5 Gwangmyeong 13 616,457/mi²

6 Uijeongbu-si 13 520,805/mi²

7 Siheungdong 11 156,271/mi²

8 Uiwang 13 86,356/mi²

9 Sejong 22 56,135/mi²

10 Masan 18 44,369/mi²

11 Seoul 11 44,287/mi²

12 Bucheon-si 13 41,238/mi²

13 Donghae City 06 35,734/mi²

14 Seongnam-si 13 34,418/mi²

15 Anyang-si 13 32,710/mi²

16 Namyangju 13 30,989/mi²

17 Suwon 13 25,472/mi²

18 Gunpo 13 20,405/mi²

19 Sinhyeon 20 19,564/mi²

20 Ido-dong 01 17,105/mi²

21 Icheon-si 13 16,124/mi²

22 Guri-si 13 15,182/mi²

23 Osan 13 14,463/mi²

24 Mokpo 16 13,878/mi²

25 Yongsan-dong 11 13,417/mi²

26 Busan 10 11,250/mi²

27 Ansan-si 13 10,805/mi²

28 Goyang-si 13 10,288/mi²

29 Gijang 10 8,128/mi²

30 Jeonju 03 7,908/mi²

31 Jeongeup 03 7,444/mi²

32 Gwangju 18 7,227/mi²

33 Hanam 13 7,081/mi²

34 Seodong 01 6,013/mi²

35 Eisen 14 5,750/mi²

36 Hwawŏn 15 4,619/mi²

37 Wabu 13 4,271/mi²

38 Geoje 20 4,086/mi²

39 Changwon 20 3,608/mi²

40 Hwado 13 3,580/mi²

41 Chungju 05 3,536/mi²

42 Pubal 13 2,884/mi²

43 Kimhae 20 2,695/mi²

44 Cheonan 17 2,682/mi²

45 Santyoku 06 2,626/mi²

46 Hwaseong-si 13 2,413/mi²

47 Cheongju-si 05 2,352/mi²

48 Naesŏ 20 2,119/mi²

49 Tallang-dong 01 2,030/mi²

50 Sanji 01 2,020/mi²

51 Sokcho 06 1,997/mi²

52 Yangsan 20 1,915/mi²

53 Munsan 13 1,699/mi²

54 Gumi 14 1,698/mi²

55 Yeonggwang 16 1,681/mi²

56 Gyeongsan-si 14 1,680/mi²

57 Iksan 03 1,568/mi²

58 Ganghwa-gun 12 1,557/mi²

59 Pyeongtaek 13 1,504/mi²

60 Yangju 13 1,503/mi²

61 Yeonil 14 1,499/mi²

62 Namsa 03 1,436/mi²

63 Ara-dong 01 1,394/mi²

64 Yeosu 16 1,383/mi²

65 Jeju City 01 1,295/mi²

66 Seonghwan 17 1,266/mi²

67 Kurye 16 1,241/mi²

68 Hayang 14 1,237/mi²

69 Jungpyong 05 1,177/mi²

70 Hongch’ŏn 06 1,168/mi²

71 Pohang 14 1,131/mi²

72 Chinju 20 1,117/mi²

73 Ora-dong 01 1,063/mi²

74 Waegwan 14 1,051/mi²

75 Sintansin 19 1,017/mi²

76 Wŏnju 06 994/mi²

77 Kunwi 14 932/mi²

78 Gwangyang 16 871/mi²

79 Sinan 16 852/mi²

80 Suncheon 16 789/mi²

81 Songgangdong 19 784/mi²

82 Tongyeong 20 774/mi²

83 Chuncheon 06 664/mi²

84 Gapyeong 13 595/mi²

85 Jumunjin 06 576/mi²

86 Muan 16 546/mi²

87 Seogwipo 01 531/mi²

88 Hongseong 17 521/mi²

89 Gangneung 06 518/mi²

90 Gwangju 13 492/mi²

91 Heunghae 14 487/mi²

92 Gyeongju 14 480/mi²

93 Yeoju 13 476/mi²

94 Asan 17 467/mi²

95 Kyosai 20 465/mi²

96 T’aebaek 06 418/mi²

97 Kwangyang 16 407/mi²

98 Chinch'ŏn 05 389/mi²

99 Gimcheon 14 385/mi²

100 Ungsang 20 367/mi²

The most densely populated cities in South Korea pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Daegu leads with 5,913,808 people per square mile.

High population density is often associated with better access to public transportation, more walkable streets, and a wider variety of restaurants, shops, and entertainment options within close proximity. These cities tend to have lower car ownership rates and shorter commute distances.

Dense cities face unique challenges including higher housing costs, limited parking, and potential overcrowding in public spaces. However, they also tend to have lower per-capita carbon footprints due to shared infrastructure and reduced driving.

Did You Know?

1. Daegu has 5,913,808 people per square mile — that's roughly 9,240 people per acre.
2. Dense cities tend to have the most walkable neighborhoods and lowest car ownership rates in the country.
3. Urban density can reduce per-capita carbon emissions by up to 50% compared to suburban sprawl.

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